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$406+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to Shanghai, China

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DTT — SHA
Dec 26 — Jan 21
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 21, 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,206
(Delta)

One-way from

$406
(Kiwi.com)

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$2,249
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 21, 2024.

This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2611:00 amDTW - PVG
2 stops42h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/168:25 pmPVG - DTW
2 stops38h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,651
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/269:36 amDTW - PVG
1 stop43h 09mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/205:30 pmPVG - DTW
2 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,805
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/227:55 pmDTW - PVG
2 stops32h 00mDelta
Sun 1/197:05 pmPVG - DTW
2 stops26h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/20$2,013
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/262:21 pmDTW - PVG
2 stops56h 54mANA
Mon 12/302:30 amPVG - DTW
2 stops24h 00mANA
Deal found 12/21$2,096
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/262:21 pmDTW - PVG
2 stops27h 19mLufthansa
Sun 1/1912:10 amPVG - DTW
2 stops26h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 12/20$2,378
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/318:45 pmDTW - PVG
1 stop32h 00mChina Eastern
Fri 1/101:10 pmPVG - DTW
1 stop19h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/21$2,427
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/265:00 amDTW - PVG
1 stop22h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/316:10 pmPVG - DTW
1 stop17h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$2,672
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/248:10 pmDTW - PVG
2 stops24h 35mKorean Air
Mon 1/2011:20 amPVG - DTW
2 stops31h 33mKorean Air
Deal found 12/20$2,804
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/253:55 pmDTW - PVG
2 stops33h 25mQatar Airways
Mon 1/2011:45 pmPVG - DTW
2 stops53h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/20$2,903
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2411:28 amDTW - SHA
2 stops44h 27mCathay Pacific
Wed 1/11:35 pmSHA - DTW
2 stops42h 19mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/21$3,526
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/255:38 pmDTW - SHA
2 stops29h 42mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/16:25 pmSHA - DTW
2 stops35h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$3,975
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2911:10 amDTW - SHA
1 stop41h 00mKorean Air
Sun 1/56:25 pmSHA - DTW
1 stop27h 15mKorean Air
Deal found 12/21$5,057

Find flights from Detroit to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 21, 2024.

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DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/10

7:00 am-4:55 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/24

7:05 pm-11:40 am

2 stops28h 35m

$1,206

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/27

6:08 am-5:45 pm

1 stop22h 37m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/10

2:20 am-5:03 am

2 stops39h 43m

$1,209

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/30

8:10 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/14

11:00 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop32h 15m

$1,212

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/21

8:09 am-11:45 am

2 stops38h 36m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/6

1:10 pm-3:41 pm

2 stops39h 31m

$1,237

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/28

8:09 am-7:40 pm

2 stops22h 31m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/14

6:35 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops35h 30m

$1,255

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/22

7:00 am-6:45 pm

1 stop22h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/11

8:25 pm-10:19 am

2 stops26h 54m

$1,268

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/20

6:57 am-4:10 pm

1 stop21h 13m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/7

5:00 pm-12:16 am

1 stop19h 16m

$1,271

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/9

6:03 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops32h 17m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/20

11:45 pm-11:19 pm

2 stops35h 34m

$1,273

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/31

5:00 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops34h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/14

5:50 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops39h 25m

$1,317

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/11

8:25 am-5:45 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/19

1:10 pm-11:11 pm

1 stop22h 01m

$1,354

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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to Shanghai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Detroit to Shanghai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Shanghai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from Detroit to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,839). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTT to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 21, 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Detroit to Shanghai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 48% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on January 14, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to Shanghai

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to Shanghai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 21, 2024.

The most flights from DTT to CN2 are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 1.2 - 6.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.7 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Shanghai. Reviews last updated December 21, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, Air Canada and China Eastern from Detroit to Shanghai to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,025 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,597 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,787 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Shanghai?

    Most people fly from Detroit All airports (DTT) if they book a flight from Detroit to Shanghai. On average, All airports has 2 outbound flights to Shanghai per day from 5 airlines. Detroit All airports is conveniently located just 0.6 mi from Detroit’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to Shanghai round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Shanghai, with prices starting at $1,206. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,212 and $1,222, respectively. Delta is 33% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to Shanghai one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $734. ANA flights start at $813 while deals on Japan Airlines start at $821 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Shanghai?

    While on average a flight from Detroit to Shanghai is generally $1,228, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $733. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl), you can expect to pay $1,045 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Shanghai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from Detroit to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,839). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Detroit to Shanghai

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$463Average$1,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$966Average$1,000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
ANACheapest$993Average$1,910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
DeltaCheapest$1,356Average$2,252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
China EasternCheapest$1,607Average$1,905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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